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Pelletreau Family History

Pelletreau Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelletier, Peller, Belleau, Pellegrino, Pellett, Mersereau, Pellerin

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Where is the Pelletreau family from?

You can see how Pelletreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelletreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelletreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pelletreau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelletreau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelletreau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelletreau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelletreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelletreau. 60% of Pelletreau men worked as a Lawyer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Pelletreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelletreau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Pelletreau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Pelletreau. For the veterans among your Pelletreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelletreau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pelletreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelletreau in 1965 was 53, and 96 in 2004.

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